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Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Family Room (Hale Kaimana) | Living area
Family Room (Hale Kaimana) | Private kitchen
Standard Suite | Balcony
Property grounds
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$407
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr

Explore the area

Map
19-4084 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96785
  • Volcano House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kilauea Military Camp
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kilauea
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Garden
Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 19.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Family Room (Hale Kaimana)

Family Room (Hale Kaimana)

Family Room (Hale Kaimana)

Highlights

Garden
Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Sugar Mill Cottage)

Double Room (Sugar Mill Cottage)

Double Room (Sugar Mill Cottage)

Highlights

Garden
Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite

Standard Suite | Terrace/patio

Standard Suite

Highlights

Garden
Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Volcano

At Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Aloha Candy Company and Cooper Center. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and lanais. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Volcano hotel, you'll be 1.4 km (0.8 mi) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

What's nearby

  • Kīlauea Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Volcano House - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Volcano Golf and Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kilauea - 7 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thai Thai Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Volcano Garden Arts - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Lighthouse Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big O's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea

Hotel with free parking, near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Volcano hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea offers 8 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to lanais. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Volcano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hawaii True Value- Office]
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Thai Thai Restaurant (Except Wednesday & Thursday)]
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 1-9-004-014
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is 1-9-004-014. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Property Registration Number TA-119-872-0000-01

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea?

Yep, Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea?

As of 4 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea on 22 Apr 2025 start from NZ$407.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea?

No, Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 338 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great value. Very clean and close to Volcanos National Park. Only thing I would suggest would be a new mattress on the ned and a microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the property itself was great! Instructions were clear and the lodge was a nice set up with ambient views of the forest. Staff who checked us in and out were also welcoming and friendly. One thing that was concerning were the zionists flags in the nearby area, so safety was in question. Those flags symbolize the support and complacency of the ongoing genocide in Palestine. If the property owners and management don’t see it as a problem, I would not stay there again and let others know too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Folklore Cabin
A charming rainforest cottage - perfect for an overnight visit to the national park. Try the local Thai restaurant - it’s awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Our cottage was at the edge of the jungle, and we fell asleep both evenings to lovely birds singing throughout the night. The water dripping from wet leaves onto the rooftop was also soothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lava house
Very cute place. Nice a big. Quiet. Would for sure recommend. It is a little pricey. Only problem was it is a little hard to find as after you turn onto the street its "halfway down" on the right. Not a big deal when we found it. Again I would recommend and will consider saying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thao, Tustin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Nice cabin in the wood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley, Temecula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for accessing Volcano National Park and related attractions. Room was quiet/secluded. Check-in ends at 5:30pm so we had to make alternative arrangements to get room access. It was fine. However, nowhere in the booking is it mentioned that water is non-potable. Maybe that's common in the area but it seems like an important detail. Bathroom needs some maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shahriar

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean quaint lodge. Beautiful outlook in very quiet area. Special touch of fruit and goodies for breakfast and a huge bottle of water daily as water is not potable in the Volcano region. Office located at a nearby store which directions are clearly noted when booking the accommodation. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Pros- The area was beautiful and the unit was clean. Cons-unit was cold- was 50 degrees at night- they did have a propane heater but wondered if it was installed correctly. The units smoke detector in the room with the heater was missing off the ceiling- wires hanging and the detector in the bedroom kept beeping when the heater was in use. I didn’t want to die or carbon monoxide so we just were cold all night. Also the unit has non potable water- if I had known this ahead of time I would have brought water- they had a disposable gallon jug of water there but it wasn’t sealed/new and I didn’t feel comfortable using it. Also the people checking us in and out at the hardware store were polite there was no number to call if you had a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Medina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed two nights in Wolfie One. It was like a private cabin in a tropical forest. It is one of four units in a single building each unit having one corner of the building. There is a parking space, a nice, covered porch outside the entry, then a living room, a bedroom and a bath. In the living room there is a small refrigerator, a coffee maker but no microwave. There is a TV and DVD player. Do read the small instruction card to learn how to turn on the cable box and the TV. The water is NOT potable but a jug of drinkable water is provided. I had to keep the bedroom door closed to keep the smoke detector quiet. The check-in desk is at the nearby but separate Ace Hardware store which is unusual but workable. I had breakfast at the nearby Kilauea Lodge; highly recommended. I also enjoyed Ohelo Cafe for lunch.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilijana

The best place for one or two nights if you in Volvano sights
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Diya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiawen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. The check in location was hard to find and located inside a convenience store, but they had very clear email instructions and it was on me for not reading carefully. Every staff I encountered was super welcoming, and complimentary snacks and fruits were provided. The area is a 5 min drive to Volcano national park, and there’s a Thai restaurant within walking distance. I have nothing to complain.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were in Hilo visiting family and decided to stay here due to its previous reviews. When we first enter the cabin, we immediately were hit with a musty odor. Upon further inspection, we noticed areas in the kitchen that had food. The toaster had crumbs, and the sink had something in it. The towels were damp due to the interior humidity. The rooms were dusty. Some of the positives, the staff were nice and friendly, the water was hot, the cabin location was quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Positives: located two miles outside Volcanoes Nat’l Park, very peaceful, bed is small but comfortable, was reasonably clean, and the staff was super friendly. They left a nice little basket with a couple of bananas, etc. Negatives: aside from a newer frig, everything else seems to be from the 70’s and not in a cool retro way—in a falling apart, worn out way. Dish towels and dishes were old, matted, sticky. The musty, mildew smell was powerful. Was overpriced relative to its condition; glad we had it booked for just one night.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I loved this place, stayed in August with my adult children, plenty of room, loved sitting outside in the mornings, star gazing at night. Extra nice touch of fruit and muffins for breakfast, thanks to everyone for making this a memorable vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, tranquil property! Loved the cabin feel! Plenty of beds! Very secluded and quiet! No portable drinking water was ok but unexpected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
You are paying for location and access to the National Park. We arrived after dark having discovered that checkin was a two hour window that with car rental collection in Kona, which was a farce, made it impossible to achieve. The lodge we were staying in was very difficult to find, my daughters have completed many orienteering courses in their late teens and it took us nearly an hour to find. Up and down various roads with multiple obstacles in the rain, eventually we arrived and everyone was very uncomfortable in the environment. We had two lodges booked but all stayed together for safety as we felt very exposed. When we awoke the next morning it was a stunningly beautiful, tranquil spot in a rain forest on the edge of the volcano park and we all felt a bit stupid for how we felt the night before. The accommodation is very basic and doesn’t reflect the price paid but the location was fantastic in day light. We were in the park before 8am and did the whole park by 2pm so we achieved what we wanted from staying here, probably would stay further out in Hilo if doing it again though?
Stayed 1 night in May 2023